Edmond Manning writes his own story across the sky in this excellent story. Gio and Edgar are amazing characters with real depth. I love Gio's attitude toward books and his ability to get drunk on Diet Mountain Dew. The story is just fun to read with the differences from Earth which seemed boring. If you haven't had a chance to read Manning's King Perry or King Mai, find the time.
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Wow. Just wow.

4.5 stars. ( )

Re-read 3/2021:
I loved it, but I wasn't wowed by it as I seemed to be from my original review. I think this was my first Edmond Manning, and I am grateful it lead me to read The Lost and Founds series, but still.... not really "all time favorite" material, at least in my current mood.

Original review:
New favorite author? It's a bit early to say but yes. Yes he is. ( )

This was well written with great description. I really enjoyed reading about Gio and Edgar. I loved the mix of the two worlds and the growth of their attraction. Well done! ( )

I can't stress enough how much I dislike Present Tense.

In this book:
Plot? No, not much of it really.
Quest? Even less so.
Sex? There are mentions and maybe a scene or a scene and a half.
Insta love? Yep. Human falls for this phoenix hard and fast.

But - brilliantly written. Brilliantly! I am tempted to save the whole story as one long quote.

5 stars plus one dying sun and a Dog Moon.

(kids washed my keyboard with smth, now some of my keys get stuck, esp. letter I. Laugh if you must, but please excuse my constant editing :)) ( )